Do Vasodilators Decrease Preload? A Pharmacological Guide
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Vasodilators, a diverse class of drugs, exert their effects by causing blood vessels to widen and relax. A key question in cardiovascular medicine is, **do vasodilators decrease preload?**, and the answer depends heavily on the specific type of vasodilator, its mechanism, and its target vessels within the circulatory system.